WAJO CUPS
5437 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
WAJO CUPS has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 22, 2022. The most recent inspection, on June 1, 2026, recorded 8 infractions.
1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 8 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2026. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 27, 2025. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 20, 2023. For example:
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2024. For example:
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 20, 2023. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
9 inspections
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RUN, THE PIPE LEAKS INTO THE BUCKET; OBSERVED LEAK FROM LEFT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINIG SLOW IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AEA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT THE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MILK CRATES, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ETC.) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. OBSERVED TWO UNUSED AND NOT WORKING REFRIGERATORS AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ICE MACHINE FROM PREMISES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Non-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.11-- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Canvass
15 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISE OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- BOTH FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SUSHI PREP HAND SINK WITH TOWELS AND TOOL STORED INSIDE. REAR PREP/DISH HAND SINK WITH A BASKET OF SOY SAUCE PACKETS INSIDE. REVIEWED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN AN OPEN BUS PAN IN THE REAR PREP. MUST STORED IN A SEALED CONTAINER.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- NOTED INTERIOR OF BOTH TOASTER OVENS AND TOP OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.---INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- NOTED THE INTERIOR OF AN UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP EXTREMELY DIRTY.----CLOTH CURTAINS AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- NOTED A HOSE ATTACHED TO PIPING UNDER THE REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- NOTED FRONT PREP FLOOR MATS IN EXTREMELY POOR CONDITION AND UNBALE TO CLEAN. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE EXHAUST HOOD.----MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR FREEZER STORAGE. MUST REPLACE ALL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND THE FAR REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2603047 ON 9-18-24 NOT CORRECTED.#37- OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).#49- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.#51- OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF LEFT FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MILK CRATES,BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ETC.) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
- SUMMARY REPORT FROM REPORT #2603047 ON 9-18-24 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY NOTED POSTED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE NO ACCESS. TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- Canvass
11 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS) RICE,SUSHI ETC.IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF LEFT FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MILK CRATES,BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ETC.) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2584232 DATED:10/27/2023 #58--2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- Canvass
10 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN BLOCKED BY BOWL STORED IN SAID HAND SINK AND BY HOSE HOOKED UP TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER HAND HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF FISH, 1 POUND OF CREAM CHEESE, AND 1/4 POUND KIMCHI. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RUN, THE PIPE LEAKS INTO THE BUCKET; OBSERVED LEAK FROM LEFT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- License Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PREP SINK (1 COMPARTMENT SINK) ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SUSHI WILL BE PREPARED, MADE TO ORDER.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- License
19 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
- OBSERVED NO PH METER ON SITE OR LETTER FROM LABORATORY INDICATING RICE USED FOR SUSHI HAS HAD PH REDUCED TO RENDER IT NON-TCS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EITHER PH METER OR SUSHI RICE LETTER AND MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE ACCURACY.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C)
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND AT MOP FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PREP SINK (1 COMPARTMENT SINK) ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SUSHI WILL BE PREPARED, MADE TO ORDER.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SUSHI PREP COUNTER.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
- FOUND NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING MASKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT EACH PUBLIC ACCESIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE BUSINESS AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE THE BUSINESS.
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
- FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
- OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
- 64. MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
- OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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